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    Horror movies are very popular because there have always been a lot of people who like to tickle their nerves. Every year, creators of horror films improve their skills and produce movies with more thoughtful plots, vivid characters, and even better speci...

    Physicians have always had a distinctive physical profile, from their white coats to the stethoscope slung around their neck or tucked in a pocket. But one accessory seems to be a relic of old Three Stooges shorts and stock photos—the weird metal disc wor...

    The shimmering torsos of the Club Xquisite dancers from Magic Mike (2012) might be indelibly burned into your consciousness, but how well do you really know the movie? Steven Soderbergh’s dance dramedy—which sold tickets, burnished careers, and elevated m...

    In July 1939, Ian Fleming was appointed assistant to Admiral John Godfrey, Britain’s director of naval intelligence (and a possible inspiration for James Bond’s MI6 boss, M). Godfrey loved fly-fishing, Fleming loved fiction, and shortly after the start of...

    It’s always disappointing to find out that critics consider one of your favorite movies to be an utter gaffe from beginning to end—and it’s just as strange to hear industry experts fawn over a flick that you thought was the snooze-fest of the century.With...

    On April 28, 2022, Paramount+ premiered the first three episodes of The Offer, a limited series about the making of The Godfather, based on the experiences of the film's producer, Al Ruddy, who serves as an executive producer on the series, in which h...

    Nearly 35 years ago, in the summer of 1981, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and Harrison Ford banded together to introduce moviegoers to a new kind of action hero. In the intervening years, Indiana Jones has made three more big-screen appearances (plus on...

    Avengers: Endgame—the final film in the Avengers series—doesn't even arrive in theaters until April 26, 2019, yet box office analysts are already predicting big things from the super-sized Marvel team-up. Especially considering how even the most enthu...

    Long before the “Special Editions” of the Star Wars trilogy littered George Lucas’s blockbuster franchise with computer-generated lounge singers and haunted fans with the question of "Who shot first?," the director appeared before a United States ...

    By 1976, Harrison Ford had been acting for over a decade, most prominently as Bob Falfa in George Lucas’s American Graffiti (1973), and Martin Stett in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Conversation (1974). Unfortunately for Ford, he was still as well known for ...

    During the shooting of a movie or after filming is completed, almost all directors show the result to at least one test screening audience. Although most filmmakers dont enjoy the experience of hearing their creations critiqued by viewers, movies often do...

    In The Offer, the new series streaming on Paramount+, viewers are getting a closer look at the tumultuous production of 1972’s The Godfather. Widely considered a classic, it was a challenging effort for director Francis Ford Coppola, producer Al Ruddy, an...

    Fans of This Is Spinal Tap are getting something special for the film’s 40th anniversary in 2024: A sequel.According to Deadline, director Rob Reiner is helming a sequel that will bring together original cast members Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, and ...

    A lot of work goes into the creation of a movie or television program such as writing the screen- or teleplay, pitching the idea to a production company, casting, and all the technical tasks which include cinematography, lighting and film editingall comin...

    Walt Disney Studios is considered the king of animation, but they are hardly the only studio churning out animated movies. Across the pond, youll find Studio Ghibli and many other powerhouses in the industry, some of which have created animated classics f...

    Interior and exterior sets and settings, themes and motifs, monsters and menaces, even dialogue and sound effectsall these horror movie elements have been suggested by famous paintings.Inspired by the works of acclaimed artists, horror movie directors hav...

    This article contains affiliate links to products selected by our editors. Mental Floss may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.Another school year is drawing to a close, which means graduation season is about to begin. If you know...

    HBO Max is the premium streaming service from the Warner-owned media giant. For $14.99 a month, subscribers can choose from a vast library of movies and television shows. If you’ve already made your way through their superhero slate and simultaneous day-a...

    This article contains affiliate links to products selected by our editors. Mental Floss may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.Uh-oh, here comes the apocalypse. What should we do? That question, a classic of science fiction, has b...

    Action has been part of cinema ever since the days of The Great Train Robbery more than a century ago. But somewhere along the way filmmakers started realizing that they didn't necessarily have to couch their car chases, fight scenes, gun battles, and...